The vehicle pictured is Dodge's Drag Pak test car, which will be shown this weekend at the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) U.S. Nationals. The Challenger Drag Pak prototype sports a white body, a vintage stripe package, and prominent Mopar badging. The muscle car also comes with the 2015 Challenger SRT front and rear fascia trim, rear spoiler, and a full roll cage as well as 15-inch wheels, 28-inch-diameter front tires, and 30-inch-diameter rear tires. Unique accents on the interior include Mopar gauges, lightweight racing seats, safety nets, and five-point harnesses.Under the hood lies a 7.0-liter (426-cubic-inch) Race HEMI engine with an aluminum block, steel liners, and custom engine calibration. The engine is paired with a Chrysler-based 727 automatic transmission and a race-style stick shifter. The car's front suspension has the 2015 Mopar K-Member and strut suspension geometry as well as front struts with adjustable compression and rebound, while at the back there is a four-link rear suspension with Panhard bar.

Mopar will give drag racing fans their first look at the Challenger Drag Pak this weekend at the U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, Ind. The car is currently in test form, and all specifications are awaiting approval by the NHRA.This Mopar-infused vehicle is far from the first of its kind. Chrysler has introduced more than 150 V-8 Challenger Drag Pak models over the years as well as 50 V-10 versions. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the Gen II 426 Race HEMI that has been a staple in the racing world. Check out the video from Chrysler to see how much growl this Mopar muscle car brings to the track.

Can we FINALLY get a factory-built 426 as a factory option. When the 392 became an option for the standard RT Challenger, I stupidly and wishfully assumed SRT would get a 426 engine and then the optional HC! Getting between 570-600hp would be about right.

Investing in any type of race technology or race vehicles that can be purchased by consumers is a great sign of times to come by any manufacturer. I like to see that Fiat is letting Dodge finally be the Dodge Company that they have been trying to be after all of these years.